Lifestyle

This 5-bed house is our Property of the Week (Picture courtesy of Lane & Holmes, Bedford)

This Edwardian £1.15m home in Bedford sits on almost half an acre

Amazon has dropped some early BBQ bargains

Amazon BBQ deals: Save up to 51% on Tower and Outsunny grills

The Packhorse has 16 bedrooms.

Fancy a countryside escape with a day at the races?

Romancing the soul on the beautiful Caribbean island of Grenada

The Ninja Woodfire brings convenience to grilling

Ninja Woodfire BBQ: why this electric grill is my guilty pleasure

What is mushroom coffee and what are the benefits of the new phenomenon?

Discover the health benefits of the mushroom coffee phenomenon

Homes and Gardens

There are lots of costs to consider when buying a house, including stamp duty and conveyancing fees

What are the costs when buying a house, including solicitors fees
There are lots of costs to consider when moving home
Robert Cumber

BOTB's latest prize is absolutely life-changing

See inside this four-bedroom house you could win for just 99p

Tom Lord outside the house he bought with his ex before their relationship ended.

Should you sign a mortgage prenup? Expert's advice to homebuyers

The average home in Bedfordshire is now worth £359,999

Bedfordshire homes increased £29,160 in value over the last year

Cordless lawnmowers make cutting the grass such a quick and easy job

This cordless electric lawnmower is incredibly cheap at the moment

Pets

The warm weather can be dangerous for our dogs.

The exact temperature it's too warm to walk your dog

With temperatures rising, it’s important to know when it’s too hot to take your dog for a walk ☀

Sarah McCann

Dogs can suffer from hay fever during the pollen season just like humans.

The common signs and symptoms of hay fever in dogs and how to treat it

Know your rights to keeping pets in rented accommodation

Expert reveals rights to keep pets in rented homes ahead of change in law

The life-threatening warning signs your dog has eaten chocolate Sarah McCann

Sarah McCann

Cars & Motoring

Van life: this VW camper could be yours in BOTB's latest draw

Win a VW Grand California 600 campervan with BOTB for just £2.45

Selling your car? Make sure you know its value

Compare top car valuation sites before selling or trading in

Retro & Heritage

St Botolph's Church Aspley Guise. Picture: JThomas

Beloved church saved from at risk register thanks to grant for urgent repairs

A much-loved church in need of urgent repairs has been given a cash boost to help save it.

Five years on: 26 eerie photos show deserted streets during lockdown

Five years since the UK first went into lockdown during the Covid pandemic, we're looking back at th...

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Get unlimited access to Stuff, T3, Empire, BBC History, Mojo & more with Readly. Instant reading, back issues & travel-friendly.

Flying the flag in Bedford with family fun to mark St George’s Day celebrations

Olga Norford

Sharnbrook excavations reveal Bronze Age pottery and Iron Age farming settlement

Excavations – ahead of a housing development in Sharnbrook – have revealed evidence of Bedfordshire’...

Could this mysterious painting loaned to Wrest Park be Lady Jane Grey?

Experts believe they may have uncovered the only painting of the ‘nine days queen’ before she was ex...

Travel and Staycation

The beautiful Crystal Symphony

A cruise on Crystal Symphony sailing from India to Seychelles paradise
Looking out over the calm 'mirror glass' waters of the Indian Ocean with champagne in hand while sailing from The Maldives to the Seychelles was one of life's 'pinch me' moments.
Daniel Bailey

Mystery beach holidays to the Maldives, St Lucia, or Mauritius from only £199 with Wowcher

Mystery beach holidays from £199 with Wowcher

TUI launches Thailand weddings following surge in demand

Passenger waits in the departure lounge of an airport

£2 Wowcher hack gets you discounted access to UK airport lounges

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Easter Monday supermarket hours and closures

These are some of the most valuable rare Lego sets today, worth up to £13,000 each

The 14 most valuable Lego sets - including one worth £13K

Easter Sunday supermarket hours: When UK stores close and opening times

Which UK supermarkets will be closed on Easter Sunday

Outstanding Ofsted rating for short break children’s home in Bedford

People have been invited to share thoughts on the Greyfriars reconfiguration project

Have your say on plans to improve Greyfriars junction area in Bedford

Bedford Mayor Tom Wootton joined staff at the opening of Deichmann's footwear store yesterday (16/4)

Bag a free pair of shoes at official opening of Bedford's new footwear store

Don't miss out on New Active Adults courses announced by Bedford Borough Council

Don’t miss out on new Active Adults courses in Bedford

TGI Fridays two-course dining & cocktails deal from £34.99

The top 10 places to visit for fish and chips in the UK on Good Friday

The top 10 places to visit for fish and chips in the UK on Good Friday

Dyson's dehumidifier and heating range is cutting-edge

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The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet

Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet now £69.99 at Amazon

GlenAllachie 12 Year Old - crowned the best malt in the world

This £47 GlenAllachie whisky just won World’s Best Single Malt 2025

Wetherspoons Easter 2025 opening hours

Wetherspoons confirms opening hours for Easter 2025

Good Friday supermarket hours: When UK stores close and opening times

Supermarket opening and closing times on Good Friday

Aldi reveals quietest times to shop over Easter weekend